Duranbah Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Duranbah over the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises when you get in.

Wednesday the 26th of August is a bit of a write-off. There’s waves in the water, around 4ft from the ENE, but that period is a short 7 seconds and the wind is just not doing us any favours. It’s messy, not worth paddling out for.

Thursday the 27th sees a jump in size, with 5ft from the south, but a solid 15 mph southerly breeze is going to keep things choppy and uninviting. The combined energy is moderate (313), but it’s not a pretty picture.

Now, Friday the 28th of August morning is where we finally get a window. The swell drops to a clean 4ft from the SSE, but the wind goes light and cross-offshore from the south at just 3 mph. That’s the key. The period stretches to 8 seconds, and the energy is still moderate (269). It’s going to be clean, small, and fun for a longboard or a fish. That’s your best bet in the near term.

Saturday morning the 29th has a bit more period at 10 seconds, but it’s a cross-shore wind and rain showers, so it’s not going to be as clean. The energy is moderate (298).

Sunday the 30th of August morning brings the biggest swell of the run so far – 6ft from the SSE with a 10-second period and strong wave energy (689). That’s a solid size for Duranbah, pushing into the range where it’s more for the experienced crew. The wind is cross-offshore from the south at 15 mph, which will keep it clean, but that’s a lot of water moving. It could be a standout for the confident surfers.

Monday the 31st of August morning sees the swell drop back to 4ft from the SSE, with a 9-second period and a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (325). It’s a decent, clean option, but it’s not the standout Sunday was.

After that, things go pretty quiet. From Tuesday the 1st of September right through to Thursday the 10th of September, we’re looking at tiny waves, mostly under 3ft, with poor wind for the most part. There’s a long stretch of days with nothing really worth the paddle. The energy numbers drop right off into the double digits – weak. You’d be better off checking the forecast again in a week.

For the whole 16-day window, the standout is Sunday the 30th of August morning. That 6ft SSE swell with the clean cross-offshore wind is the best size and quality on offer. Just be aware, it’s a bit of a handful for the intermediates.

Rusty.

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